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Alleviate (Verb)

Provide physical relief, as from pain; "This pill will relieve your headaches".

Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.

The massage therapist used techniques to alleviate the chronic back pain her client was suffering from.
Taking a warm bath can alleviate sore muscles after a long workout.
The new medication was designed to alleviate symptoms of arthritis in older adults.
Drinking plenty of water can alleviate dehydration headaches in people who are severely dehydrated.
This ointment is used to alleviate itchiness and reduce inflammation caused by bug bites.

Make easier; "you could facilitate the process by sharing your knowledge".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The new software was designed to alleviate the workload of the marketing team by automating routine tasks.
Providing clear instructions can alleviate the anxiety of first-time travelers navigating unfamiliar cities.
The employee assistance program aimed to alleviate the financial burden of medical expenses on employees.
Streamlining the application process would alleviate the frustration of applicants waiting for approval.
Several amenities in the hotel were added to alleviate the stress of long-distance business travelers.